{"id":158145,"date":"2023-09-18T23:49:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=158145"},"modified":"2023-09-18T23:49:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:19:38","slug":"malta-updates-crypto-rules-to-meet-eus-mica-standards-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/malta-updates-crypto-rules-to-meet-eus-mica-standards-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta Updates Crypto Rules to Meet EU’s MiCA Standards – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Malta\u2019s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a public consultation to solicit input on\u00a0<\/span>amending<\/span><\/a>\u00a0its existing crypto regulations. The initiative aims to align Malta\u2019s crypto landscape with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)\u00a0<\/span>regulations<\/span><\/a>\u00a0set by the European Union. This public input phase remains open until September 29, allowing stakeholders to participate in these pivotal changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amendments in the VFA Rulebook<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The proposed amendments to Malta\u2019s Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Rulebook signify sweeping changes that promise to impact exchanges, custodians, and portfolio managers in the crypto sector. Specifically, these revisions aim to simplify compliance and ensure a smooth transition as the EU moves\u00a0<\/span>toward implementing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0MiCA by December 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the most notable changes is in the capital requirements for Class 3 and Class 4 VFA license holders. These will be reduced to 125,000 euros and 150,000 euros, respectively. Additionally, the mandate for professional indemnity insurance will be abolished. Moreover, the systems audit requirement previously imposed on VFA license holders is now eliminated.<\/span><\/p>\n

MFSA\u2019s Increased Oversight\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Significantly, new clauses allow the MFSA more leeway in its oversight functions, particularly concerning IT audits. Service providers must now prepare a robust wind-down plan under national law, ensuring continuity and recovery of critical operations in any emergency scenario.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Initially established in 2018, Malta\u2019s VFA framework was a blueprint for regulating the burgeoning crypto sector. However, with MiCA set to replace existing EU regulations, Malta has proactively opted for early modifications to its\u00a0<\/span>regulatory framework<\/span><\/a>. These adjustments are part of a three-month transitory period, allowing adequate time for VFA providers to adapt to the new rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Besides streamlining compliance, the updated VFA Rulebook incorporates service-specific rules from MiCA. This step will change the requirements relating to client suitability and order execution for service providers. In addition, outsourcing requirements are also being realigned to comply with MiCA guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Malta\u2019s regulatory updates bolster its crypto ecosystem and signify its commitment to the broader European regulatory vision. By opting to align with MiCA ahead of its formal introduction, Malta aims to facilitate a seamless transition for its crypto industry. Hence, the ongoing public consultation and the forthcoming rule changes are significant milestones in Malta\u2019s crypto regulatory evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Malta\u2019s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a public consultation to solicit input on\u00a0amending\u00a0its existing crypto regulations. The initiative aims to align Malta\u2019s crypto landscape with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)\u00a0regulations\u00a0set by the European Union. This public input phase remains open until September 29, allowing stakeholders to participate in these pivotal changes. Amendments in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":157922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[173],"tags":[201,248,251,246,257,255,250,252,247,253,249,256,254],"class_list":["post-158145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-blockchain","tag-bsc","tag-chainlink","tag-coin","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-gta","tag-looks-rare","tag-oracle","tag-polygon","tag-quickswap","tag-safe-moon","tag-wallet","tag-wordpress"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158145"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":158147,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158145\/revisions\/158147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=158145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=158145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}